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How did the large wave of Irish and German immigration impact life in the United States?

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The American party welcomed the immigrants from Germany and Ireland. They offered them refuge and at the same time, allowed them to work in America. The immigrants were a strong workforce during the middle of 1800's. They built canals and railroads.

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German and Irish immigration gave effect on manufacturing in the United States by increased competition for jobs
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